From fear to fortune: Tel Aviv's attitude
We went looking for a place of calm in the Middle East -- a place not racked by violence, anxiety, torment. Not an easy mission these days. But we found one in the unlikeliest of spots: Israel's largest city, Tel Aviv, bordered on all sides by danger.
Tel Aviv has been through rough times over the decades. Bloodshed, bombings, scud missile attacks. And today the situation looks dicier than ever. Revolutions, civil wars, Islamic extremists are just a few hours drive away in every direction. And if Iran ever builds that bomb, Tel Aviv will be well within range. So anything could happen. Anytime. But somehow, Tel Avivians have learned how not to worry about tomorrow. For them, the only time is now.
And the best place to spend now -- 12 months a year -- is the beach. You would be forgiven for thinking this is Miami on the Med, thousands of miles from the madness of the Middle East.
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